To The Editor: I am deeply saddened and extremely angry at what is happening in Ukraine. You may recall that when I was your Member of Parliament I participated in a diplomatic mission with Canada’s Foreign Affairs Committee (Google MP Stetski goes to Ukraine) to Ukraine, Latvia, Poland and Kazakhstan in 2017. The purpose...

To The Editor:  Nelson's fire chief submitted a report summer of 2021 regarding ways to mitigate wildfire threats. The Chief named water as the only proven effective way to effectively battle wildfires once they flare. The Chief referred to rooftop sprinklers and large capacity pumps to move water from the lake to areas of ...

To The Editor: In a recent newsletter from our Kootenay – Columbia MP, Rob Morrison, there were some comments with which I fully agree – follow the science and science is not a political prop.  As we know, science really provides the supporting evidence behind most of the health related policies currently in place. In his...

To The Editor: Recently we witnessed a renewed explosion of anger protesting protective health measures over COVID.   Prior to last month, we saw smaller virulent expressions and scattered demonstrations opposing vaccines, masks or even social distancing.  This time it has grown into an assault on the citizens of Ottawa, and...

To The Editor: I read with interest, an article appearing in the December 31 edition of thenelsondaily.com (Movement to protect old-growth forests in region, province gains some traction) because while I believe discussion and debate about important issues should be encouraged - they should also be centered on the facts. As...

To The Editor: Our world has changed Like never before and it’s so sad Every day because our lives have changed  So much in life today and so many families suffering Like never before and this killer virus is here to stay And we where all caught and unaware and it’s sadness In the air and Isolated from our loved ones every ...

To The Editor: BC is reeling from floods. A moment those who've paid attention to climate science have been dreading for decades. Ironically right after COP26. Despite BC's new forestry commitments, old growth is still being logged. And our tax dollars are still being used to subsidize fossil fuels. It's talk and log and frack...

To The Editor: Kootenay Lake has had two hatcheries during the last century. The more notable one was located in Nelson at the base of Cottonwood Falls operating from the early 1900s until about 1962. It was closed after numerous evaluations determined it did little to improve KL fishing. Its primary purpose evolved into...

To The Editor: As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps. The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing...

To The Editor: You may have heard about Costa Rica being one of the winners of the annual Earthshot Prize for their work in ecosystem restoration.  You may be aware that CBC has expanded their climate related programming from “In Our Backyard” and “What on Earth” to include “Our Changing Planet” a multi-platform series. At ...